alQubba

alQubba, often written al-Qubba or Al-Qubbah, is a term from Arabic meaning "the dome." It is used both as a generic architectural descriptor and as a component of personal place names and monuments across the Arabic-speaking world. The root word qubbah denotes a hemispherical or polygonal roof that crowns a building, especially mosques, mausoleums, and shrines.

In architectural usage, qubbah refers to the domed element that is a defining feature of many Islamic monuments. Prominent examples include domed shrines and mosques where the dome serves both functional purposes and symbolic representation of the heavens. In Arabic sources, famous structures are described with phrases like Qubbat as-Sakhrah, meaning "Dome of the Rock."

In toponymy, al-Qubba appears in village, city, or neighborhood names and in the titles of monuments or institutions, reflecting domed architecture or a local landmark. Because transliteration from Arabic can vary, the same name may appear as qubbah, qubba, kubba, or kubbe in different maps or languages.

Overall, al-Qubba is a linguistic and architectural reference rather than a single place. Its usage highlights the importance of domed forms in Islamic architecture and the way such forms influence naming across regions.